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The gas used in artificial ripening of green fruits is

  1. A
    ethane
  2. B
    hydrogen
  3. C
    acetylene
  4. D
    nitrogen

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Calcium carbide releases Acetylene gas () when exposed to moisture. Acetylene acts similarly to the natural fruit-ripening hormone ethylene, making it widely used for artificial fruit ripening.

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The gas used in artificial ripening of green fruits is
A
ethane
B
hydrogen
C
acetylene
D
nitrogen

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